Dropping a spring after Abdominal & Hip Flexor #1 changes the setup how?

Dropping a spring after Abdominal & Hip Flexor #1 changes the setup how?

• A. It increases the resistance for #2.
• B. It eliminates the need for a footbar.
• C. It changes the carriage path but not the resistance.
• D. It reduces resistance for #2, enabling progression to Round Spine.

Answer: (D)

Spring tension on the Reformer dictates how much work the body must do. Dropping a spring after the first abdominal and hip flexor move reduces the load for the next setup, making the following exercise easier to perform with proper form. That lighter resistance is what Round Spine requires: precise spinal articulation and control rather than fighting a heavy spring. This change supports progression by moving from a stronger, more load-driven position to a lighter, technique-focused variation.

Spring tension on the Reformer dictates how much work the body must do. Dropping a spring after the first abdominal and hip flexor move reduces the load for the next setup, making the following exercise easier to perform with proper form. That lighter resistance is what Round Spine requires: precise spinal articulation and control rather than fighting a heavy spring. This change supports progression by moving from a stronger, more load-driven position to a lighter, technique-focused variation.